Georja Ryan
Journalist
Hailing from the Gold Coast, I am a beach-bum and adventure-junkie. I love learning new skills, challenging myself and giving even the crazy things a crack. When it comes to journalism, I have a passion for the quirky, thrive when I am given creative rein and am truly grateful I get to share other people’s stories.

PREPARING FOR ANY EMERGENCYWHAT YOU NEED TO DO RFS public liaison officer Helen Carlos said property owners needed to keep an eye on the weather conditions over the next few days. "People need to be aware of where the fires are in relation to them," Ms Carlos said. "They need to keep their eye on the weather conditions and what it means for them. "So if the fire is north-west of them, and the winds are coming from the north-west, it may move towards them." Ms Carlos said Clarence Valley residents should ensure they have a bushfire survival plan in place, or head to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au to download one. PARK CLOSURES AS OF our print deadline yesterday, National Parks had not confirmed which would remain closed and with campfire bans. Head to www.nationalparks .nsw.gov.au for updates. Lawrence Orel, of National Parks, said those who planned to use the parks that were open should consider their routes in accordance with the fire danger levels. "Consider the need to take more remote walks and for long periods," Mr Orel said. "People need to have plenty of opportunity to get to a safe place if they need to."